Maintenance Manager - Meyer Burger

Meyer Burger - WORK FOR A VISION

Meyer Burger is bringing solar manufacturing back to the US. Our goal is not only to produce the best and most sustainable solar modules in the world, but also to be a truly green company, building a brand that sets new standards for the entire solar industry.

We are a Swiss headquartered manufacturer of high-performance solar cells and modules with production sites in Germany supported by more than 800 employees globally. We combine cutting-edge technology with a 70-year history of development and deployment of world-class products. Our experience and culture gives us the courage to lead photovoltaics into a new era. We are now investing in the U.S., bringing our first overseas production plant to Goodyear, Arizona, creating hundreds of jobs.

We are looking for employees who want to create rather than manage, who want to break new grounds as part of a committed team, and bring about lasting change. Become part of something big! Shape the energy generation of the future together with us! If you want to successfully drive the energy transition to 100% renewables and create a premium brand, we look forward to receiving your application as Maintenance Manager.

The Role:

The Maintenance Manager will ensure adequate tool and personnel capabilities are continuously developed and maintained for supporting a high volume 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Your contribution to our vision (responsibilities):

• Ensure safe and environmentally sound practices within all areas. Must conform to all safety regulations and or procedures and maintain a safe working environment at all times.
• Drive the development and implementation of predictive and preventive maintenance programs, procedures and measurements for all equipment.
• Develop and maintain the spare part management system to optimally balance the company's needs.
• Drive continuous improvements using data and lean techniques to reduce cost, improve quality and increase equipment OEE.
• Daily coordination with the production departments to gather data, complete maintenance projects and support effective training.
• Able to work through other groups outside of maintenance to accomplish desired results.
• Actively build the team through hiring, motivating and training employees to build capable departmental functions, for the required 24/7 operational support.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the understanding and application of leadership principles and supervisory tools for the efficient management of subordinates.
• Develop objectives and targets for the team and ensure proper execution to meet expected timely outcomes.
• Perform full range or managerial duties, including but not limited to: interviewing & hiring process, employee development and coaching, planning and assigning appropriate workloads.Complete performance management process, including setting goals, defining metrics, reporting and reviewing progress regularly, conducting performance review meetings, recommending merit/ pay increase, and/or developing appropriate action plan when performance is below acceptable standards.

You bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related.
• 10+ years of professional experience in the field of equipment/product maintenance and highly automated, 24x7, high tech, manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years direct leadership experience include hiring, employee coaching and development, performance management, and progressive discipline in a relevant, highly automated, 24x7, high tech, manufacturing environment.
• CMMS experience is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of equipment and manufacturing safety procedures is required (e.gl, lock-out/ tag-out, electrical/ high-voltage, chemical, reading MSDA, incident response procedures).
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, predictive maintenance, 5S and related manufacturing best practices is required.
• Strong analytical skills required. This includes experience with standard quality tools such as DOE, SPC, FMEA, and Process Mapping.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards relevant to the organization's operations.
• Language skills: English

A Plus:

• Professional experience in purchasing, ideally in solar, semiconductor, automotive industry, and or mechanical engineering.
• Bilingual/ Spanish

Position is subject to pre-employment background check and drug screen.